Shrimp Souvlaki (Ww)

ellie_'s Note:

THis is only 6 points/serving for a quick weeknight meal. Recipe source: WW magazine (January 2008)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup cucumber , peeled, seeded and grated
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons mint , chopped
• 3 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 lb large shrimp , peeled
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread , warmed and split

Directions:

1. Spray a broiler rack with Pam and preheat broiler.
2. In a small bowl mix together the cucumber adn 1/2 teaspoon salt in a colander and let drain.
3. To make sauce mix together in a small bowl the yogurt, vinegar, 1 tablespoon mint, 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon garlic.
4. Combine shrimp, pepper and remaining salt, mint, oil and garlic. Thread shrimp on 4 skewers (if using wooden ones soak for at least 30 minutes).
5. Broil skewers for 5-6 minutes or until opaque, turning occasionally.
6. Squeeze cumbers and stir into sauce.
7. To serve, place one skewer on pita bread with 1/3 cup of sauce.

Reviews

[Sarah_Jayne]

This was a lot easier to do than I thought it would be and was great for a hot summer's afternoon. The garlic wasn't in the ingredient's list so I wasn't sure exactly how much to use but I must have guessed okay because it tasted good. Made for New Zaar Tag.